lenient
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But recently, prosecutors dropped charges against a third of the officers and are offering lenient plea deals to several others.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
But as of now, there are enough tailwinds in place—including more lenient tax policy, higher vehicle demand, and consistent retiree spending—to keep expenditures steady during the first quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
A federal appeals court agreed, upholding the state’s law under a lenient standard of review.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
"Slap them with a small fine if you must but free the prisoners who clearly meant no harm. Be fair and lenient with people who genuinely support the UAE. Let it be over," she wrote.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
In retrospect, it is clear that one of the major factors pushing this trend was a more lenient justice system.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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